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Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psych - HUP Cedar - Part Time Rotating
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)
On-site
USD 30,000 - 40,000
Part time
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Job summary
A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia seeks a Mental Health Technician for their inpatient Psychiatric Unit at HUP Cedar location. This part-time role involves supporting patients dealing with acute mental health challenges. Ideal candidates have a background in human services, showcasing empathy and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing top-notch patient care and contributing to mental health recovery.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a human service field.
- Understanding of mental health challenges and therapeutic approaches.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control protocols.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities in a supportive manner.
- Maintain a therapeutic, non-judgmental approach at all times.
- Monitor patients’ behavior and report on their progress.
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Education
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is looking for an experienced mental health technician to join our team on the inpatient Psych Unit at the Cedar location!
The inpatient, acute, psychiatric units at HUP Cedar Avenue provide short-term psychiatric management for admitted patients who are experiencing an acute mental disorder or an acute exacerbation of a chronic psychiatric disorder and may/may not have a secondary addiction diagnosis. 2 North-East and 2 South-East are each locked, 16-bed acute care service units which admit adults on a voluntary or involuntary commitment status. The department of psychiatry is committed to providing treatment and support in the least restrictive setting possible. The overall goal of the unit is to provide a therapeutic milieu for acutely ill patients and to restore them to their optimal level of functioning in the community.
Summary:
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Technician is responsible for the performance of selected patient care activities that do not require full counseling certification or professional nurse skills, judgment and knowledge.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the communication skills of listening, seeking clarification and sending clear messages at all times.
- Consistently demonstrates understanding of the difficulties patients face in attending to activities of daily life.
- Participates with the nurse in altering the discharge plan as indicated by the patient progress made during the shift.
- Always maintains a non-judgmental, non-threatening and therapeutic approach with patients.
- Implements appropriate actions for assigned patients to achieve goals at all times.
- Sets limits with assigned patients according to the team treatment plan at all times.
- Provides reality orientation for assigned patients at all times.
- Daily supports patients in performing the activities of daily living in a helpful and non-punitive manner at all times.
- Maintains therapeutic and dignified behavior with patients and families.
- Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the Hospital Safety and Infection Control policies as required by OSHA and the Patient Safety Program.
- Demonstrating through one the following: policy implementation, direct observation, video review / testing, skills lab / proficiency testing, or written exam).
- Identifies safety problems encountered during the course of work that if corrected may result in the prevention of accident/injury to patients, employees and visitors and reports problems to appropriate supervisor.
- Consistently demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, isolation procedures, and other infection control measures.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Education Specialization: Minimum of 2 years' experience (paid or unpaid) in human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving service (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.) Equivalent Experience:
- And 2+ years
- Bachelor of Arts or Science
- Education Specialization: From an accredited program in the area of human services which includes but is not limited to the following course work in sociology, psychology, political science, criminal justice, counseling, pastoral counseling elementary /special, family therapy or a related field. Equivalent Experience:
- And 0-1 years Experience working in a Mental Health or related field.
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typePart-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration
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